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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Gaza Hostage Remains Handed Over Amid Tensions

A coffin believed to hold the remains of a hostage from the October 7th attack has been given to Israel by Hamas through the Red Cross. This is one of the last three hostages still in Gaza. The body will now be taken to a lab in Tel Aviv to be identified. Hamas and another group, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, said they found the body in central Gaza on Monday. However,...

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Nov 25 2025FINANCE

Tech Upgrades Drive Best Buy's Sales Boost

Best Buy has raised its yearly sales forecast, thanks to a strong third quarter. The electronics giant beat Wall Street's expectations, with customers eager to upgrade their tech gadgets. They're buying more computers, gaming consoles, and smartphones. The company now expects to make between $41. 65 billion and $41. 95 billion this year. That's more than they though...

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

House Republicans Cool on Extending Healthcare Subsidies

House Speaker Mike Johnson recently shared some news with the White House. Most Republicans in the House aren't too keen on extending the extra help people get for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. This chat happened over the phone with top White House staff. At the same time, President Trump's team was working on a plan to keep these subsidies going f...

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Thanksgiving Turkeys Get a Second Chance

Every year, the U. S. president spares a couple of turkeys from becoming the main dish at Thanksgiving dinner. This tradition, which started way back in 1863 with President Abraham Lincoln, has become a fun and lighthearted event. The turkeys even get to stay in a fancy hotel the night before the big pardon. This year, President Donald Trump pardoned two turkeys nam...

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Nov 25 2025FINANCE

Tech Stocks Take a Dip: AI Competition Heats Up

The Nasdaq composite took a hit on Tuesday, ending a brief winning streak. Investors are worried about the growing competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Nvidia and other tech stocks saw a decline. This happened after a report said Meta is thinking about spending a lot on Google's AI chips. Meanwhile, Alphabet, Google's parent company, saw its stock ...

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Nov 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Gaming Meets Footwear: The Xbox-Crocs Collab

Ever thought your shoes could level up your gaming experience? Well, Microsoft and Crocs have teamed up to make that happen. They've created a pair of Crocs that look just like an Xbox controller. Imagine walking around with X, Y, B, A buttons, and even the D-pad on your feet. The left and right analog sticks are there too, along with a white Xbox button. The Crocs l...

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Senator's Call to Disobey Orders Sparks Heated Debate

Senator Mark Kelly recently made waves by urging military personnel to disobey what he called "illegal orders. " This statement has stirred up quite a bit of controversy, especially with the Pentagon and former President Donald Trump. Kelly, a former Navy officer and astronaut, defended his remarks, saying they were straightforward and not controversial. He emphasize...

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Nov 25 2025SCIENCE

Turning CO2 into Treasure: A Smart New Catalyst

Scientists have cooked up a clever way to turn CO2 into useful stuff without needing fancy equipment or lots of energy. They made a special material called a covalent organic framework (COF) that acts like a tiny, super-strong net. This net traps tiny bits of palladium, a special metal, to create a powerful catalyst. The catalyst is super good at turning CO2 into ot...

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Nov 25 2025FINANCE

Feeling the Pinch: How Job Fears Are Shaking Consumer Confidence

People are feeling less sure about the economy and their own futures. A recent survey shows that worries about finding a job are growing. The survey's main number, which measures how people feel about the economy, dropped to 88. 7 in November. This is the lowest it's been since April and a big drop from the month before. The survey also asked people about their hope...

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Nov 25 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Wild Ride: Is the Storm Finally Passing?

Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, has been on a rollercoaster ride lately. After a rough patch, things seem to be calming down. The price has been holding steady around $88, 000, which is a big improvement from last week's drop. That drop was so bad it hit a seven-month low and wiped out over $1 trillion from the entire crypto market. This recent stability has give...

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